This year we donated over 360 lbs of produce grown at Deep
Roots Community Garden.
We also had the opportunity to donate produce to members of
Central’s congregation which opened doors to new friendships.
We grew a variety of peppers, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, strawberries, zucchini, corn, carrots, onions, and watermelon.
We have learned many important lessons in gardening during
this first growing season.
Some people planted things too close together.
Others such as myself did not go into the gardening season
with the proper knowledge to repel pests naturally.
Not cool bunnies…:]
Next year we will know better.
I am so thankful for the hardworking people in our congregation
who helped during the build day as well as those who brought food to the
donation sites and took care of gardens when people were sick or vacationing.
I am especially thankful for the volunteers who knew how to
use a wheel barrel during the build day...
apparently that is not one of my strengths:]
Visiting the garden has been a wonderful way to appreciate and care
for God’s creation throughout the planting, growing, and harvest season.
As this season comes to an end, I am left with a sense of gratitude
for all that God has provided for us.
This growing season has been a blessing.
I look forward to seeing what next year brings!
